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Moving to Carl, GA
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About Carl
Carl is a town in Barrow County with 209 residents in the 2020 census, bordered on its west side by the city of Auburn. Incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1908 under the name "Lawson," it was soon renamed "Carl" for the infant son of early settlers.
Home prices in Carl
Home prices in Carl vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Carl
- The Carl–Auburn corridor — small-town life on the edge of a growth corridor.
- Nearby Auburn — shops and restaurants a few minutes west.
Commuting from Carl
- ~40 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.
- GA-316 / US-29 run through the adjacent Auburn corridor toward I-85.
- Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~45–60 minutes off-peak, 80–125 minutes in rush hour via GA-316 to I-85 S.
- No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.
Schools in Carl
Public schools: Barrow County School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Carl FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carl, GA?
Home prices in Carl vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Carl, GA?
~40 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. - Which school district serves Carl, GA?
Carl is served by Barrow County School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.